All concert venues, Sung Masses and performances are subject to confirmation. This itinerary can be customized or modified to include additional venues for choirs and performance groups as well as daily liturgies for pilgrimages.

8-Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Thursday | Depart for Italy

Day 2 | Friday | Arrive in Rome

Benvenuti a Roma! Orientation tour of the “Eternal City” upon arrival.

Guided museum tour ends with a viewing of Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and tour of St. Peter’s Basilica which houses his famous “Pieta” sculpture. Sung Mass at the Altar of the Chair.

Day 4 | Sunday | Imperial Rome | Sunday Angelus | Evening Concert

Visits include Church of St. Peter in Chains, the Ancient Roman Forum, Arch of Titus, Arch of Constantine, Colosseum perimeter, Trajan’s Column and Market. Pray the Angelus with the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Square and receive his Apostolic Blessing. Present a formal concert for the citizens of Rome at the Church of St. Ignatius, an exclusive venue.

Day 5 | Monday | Basilicas of Rome | Afternoon at Leisure

Tour of Christian Rome includes the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Scala Sancta, and Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure (shopping for articles to be blessed at Wednesday’s Papal Audience is recommended).

Day 6 | Tuesday | Sites of St Francis & Clare in Assisi

Full day excursion (2.5-hour drive) to Assisi. Sung Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi. Other visits include the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, with its Porziuncola, and sites associated with the lives of St. Francis and St. Clare. Return to Rome.

Day 7 | Wednesday | Papal Audience | Catacombs | Farewell Dinner

Sing with other pilgrims at the General Papal Audience held in St. Peter’s Square. After the audience explore Rome and her outskirts along the Old Appian Way. Visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls and the Catacombs. Evening celebration as we say farewell to Rome!